August 2024 Summaries

In this Ablyan Spotlight blog series, the focus is on getting to know the company's team members and understanding their roles. The first spotlight is on Srushtika Neelakantam, a Senior Product Manager at Ably. She shares her journey into product management, starting as a Developer Advocate six and a half years ago. Her work includes shaping the product strategy to align with the company's goal of becoming the obvious choice for developers building realtime experiences at scale. Srushtika discusses her typical day, which involves researching problems, collaborating with engineering teams, and checking product data. She emphasizes the importance of understanding the technical breakdown of Ably's products and being customer-focused in a developer-centric environment. Her favorite thing about Ably is the passionate and intelligent people she works with, and she looks forward to solving more problems for developers building realtime experiences as the company transitions into a multi-product organization.

In a recent podcast interview between Ably CEO, Matthew O'Riordan, and sports media veteran Carlo De Marchis, the evolution of realtime applications in fan engagement was discussed. The conversation highlighted how changing expectations of fans, particularly younger generations, are shaping this future. Key takeaways include: 1) Fans now demand interactive and social viewing experiences; 2) As user volumes grow, managing data becomes a significant challenge; 3) Reliability is crucial for fan engagement; 4) Realtime technology allows brands to focus on creating compelling fan experiences; and 5) AI will play a pivotal role in the future of fan engagement by delivering personalized content.